§ 58. Mr. Alportasked the Minister of Transport whether the review of arrangements to be made to ensure the safety of school children who are compelled to cross dangerous roads where no pedestrian crossings are authorised is now complete; and whether he will make a statement.
Mr. BraithwaiteIt has now been agreed that my right hon. Friends the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Scotland should make arrangements with the appropriate local authorities for the recruiting, training and organisation of school crossing patrols, with financial assistance from the Exchequer. The necessary legislation will be prepared as soon as possible.